For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 392 students in Wahpeton, ND.
The top ranked public middle school in Wahpeton, ND is Wahpeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahpeton, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wahpeton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wahpeton, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
832 8th Street North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Grades: 4-8
| 117 students
Wahpeton, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richland County Area Vocational Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southeast Region Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wahpeton Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
508 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wahpeton, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wahpeton, ND include Wahpeton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wahpeton?
2 public middle schools are located in Wahpeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wahpeton?
Wahpeton public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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